[NYLoCo] NY Ubuntu Podcast Idea ( Please comment on )

David Liana dliana at frontiernet.net
Thu Nov 22 15:57:48 GMT 2007


Here's another idea.  We could model it after these guys (which were  
all part of a lug when they started I think):
http://tllts.org/

Quoting Joseph Apuzzo <joe.apuzzo at newyork-ubuntu.com>:

> We have discussed the following on our "chat line" aka
> sip:5000 at sip.nerdsonlinux.net
> Here is what we came up with so far:
>
> UNC
> Ubuntu NetCast ( need better name , just made this up off the top of my
> head)
> 45 minutes to 1 hour pod cast ( aka NetCast) in OGG and MP3 format.
> To be distributed via iTunes and or libsyn.com
>
> Format:
>
> Top part of the show ( 20-30 minutes ) will consist of:
> * Ubuntu news:
>   I suggest just highlighting news from http://www.linuxtoday.com/ and
>   http://fridge.ubuntu.com/
> * Discuss posts to our mailing list, hot threads, IRC meeting
>   highlihghts, etc.
> * People looking for help who leave a message ( yet to be setup ) or
>   post a question to the list or IRC
> Those involved in the podcast are encouraged to interject as news is
> discussed in order to cover all sides. Therefor there should always be
> pro's and con's presented.
>
> Bottom half of the show ( other 20-30 minutes ) will consist of:
> * Interview of a LUG Officer or member discussing what is going on with
>   Linux and that part of NY
> * Interview with a Ubuntu/Debian/Linux figure ( aka Jono Bacon ) Needs
>   to be related to our core mission somehow. We do not need to be the
>   5th NetCast to interview someone just because we can.
> * In lue of the first two, a discussion of ?a solution?. Many people
>   talk about new apps or gadgetry but no one really talks about
>   solutions. Example topics ?how to compile code when a binary is not
>   available? or ?How do I get pictures off my digital camera, touch them
>   up and print them out? ( Note topics should lend themselves to the
>   audio format)
> Again all involved are expected to bring there individual perspectives
> to make the cast well balanced.
>
> When:
> At lest twice a month at lest once a month.
> If there is enough people and support then once a week at max.
>
> How:
> Well using VoIP aka SIP soft phones all involved can call into the
> Astrix server. Those who can not can also call in or we may be able to
> call out to. We of course are looking for the best audio quality and
> thus the preferred method for the ?hosts? will be SIP softphone program
> (Twinke seems the best with LinPhone as an alternative, but any Sip
> client with the correct codecs will do ).
>
> With this format the show can be recorded at two different times ( with
> a 20-30minute duration ) Thus giving many people the opportunity to
> participate. Once we establish the NetCast we can form a schedule so
> that people can sign up for shows that interest them (bottom half). We
> can also rotate the top half everyone gets a chance. Need to have three
> to five hosts per show ( more then 5 is confusing )
>
> Please make comments and also please volunteer as to what you will or
> will not do:
>
> Jobs:
> * Host: Someone who can call in and add to the discussion at hand
> * News blotter: Person who wrights up the talking point sheet for the
>                 news segment. This talks more time then you think!
> * Interview blotter: Person who sets up the interview, format and
>                      questions so the interviewee knows what to expect
> * Mixer: Person who takes the raw WAV files and mixes them together (
>          with intro and exit effects ) then produces the OGG and MP3
>          files. Finally uploads them on time for all to d/l
> * Planner / Calendar: Plans shows makes sure there is enough coverage
>                       helps with planning interviews etc.
>
> Please let me know if I left out any roles. Note that like Linux this
> will be a distributed work! Meaning that we rotate jobs and all are
> encouraged to try new and challenging roles but they should not be stuck
> in any one role either.
>
> COMMENTS PLEASE!!!!
>
>







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